Overview
- Bryonie Gawith and her children Denisty, Oscar and 22‑month‑old Aubree died after a blaze at their Westbury Road, Bradford home on August 21, 2024.
- Defendants Calum Sunderland and Sharaz Ali deny murdering Ms Gawith and the three children, attempting to murder Ms Gawith’s sister Antonia, and attempting to cause her grievous bodily harm with intent.
- The case is being heard at Doncaster Crown Court before Mr Justice Nicholas Hilliard and is expected to run for about four weeks, potentially to December 23.
- Prosecutor David Brooke KC is opening the case today, with a panel of 14 jurors selected to be reduced to 12.
- A planned joint trial changed after co‑accused Mohammed Shabir died in September following a heart attack, and earlier hearings noted Ali was initially in a coma before being found fit and charged in March.